TGB & TMGB Ground Busbars
Meets Specifications of TIA/EIA 607 and
Conforms to BICSI Recommendations
Applications:
With the increasing demand for computer network installations,
proper telecommunications grounding and bonding is critical
to ensure proper systems operation. The sensitivity of the
electronic equipment requires that the telecommunications
cabling and power be effectively equalized to prevent loops
or transients that can damage the equipment. This requires
designing a complete grounding and bonding system that
goes beyond the basic Ògreen wireÓ methodology.
In general, a telecommunications grounding system contains
the following components: telecommunications bonding
conductor, telecommunications main grounding busbar
(TMGB), telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB),
telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB), and the
telecommunications bonding backbone interconnecting
bonding conductor (TBBIBC).
The TMGB is the dedicated extension of the building
grounding electrode system for the telecommunications
infrastructure. Because it is the central attachment point for
TBBs and equipment, the TMGB should provide easy
access for telecommunications personnel. The TGB centrally
connects systems and equipment served by a telecommuni-
cations closet. Both the TMGB and the TGB are electro-tin
plated to ensure low resistance corrosion free contact between
the lugs and the busbars. The bonding conductor between
the TMGB and the TGB should be continuous and run in the
most direct path possible. Often, the TGB is installed to the
side of the panelboard. When the buildingÕs structural steel
is effectively grounded, each TGB should be bonded to the
steel within the same room with a No. 6 AWG conductor.
Exothermic welding is recommended for these connections.
Always use the shortest distance possible in the grounding
system.
Features:
¥ Complete offering of Telecommunications Main
Grounding Busbar (TMGB) & Telecommunications
Grounding Busbar (TGB) for central bonding of
telecommunications equipment
¥ Electro-tin plated busbar provides superior connections by
lowering contact resistance and minimizes requirements
for cleaning
¥ UL & cUL Listed to UL467 & C22.2 respectively
¥ Stainless steel brackets and fasteners provide superior
corrosion resistance
¥ Insulated standoffs provide busbar isolation
¥ Splice plates for both TGB and TMGB busbars allow
for future expansion or the use of multiple smaller
lengths to be used to meet system requirements
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SPECIFICATIONS PART NUMBER

TGB-A29L18PT

TGB-A25L14PT

TGB-A20L12PT

TGB-A18L10PT

TGB-A16L08PT

TGB-A14L06PT

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 TMGB Ground Busbars
SPECIFICATIONS PART NUMBER

TMGB-A29L41PT

TMGB-A25L33PT

TMGB-A20L27PT

TMGB-A18L23PT

TMGB-A16L19PT

TMGB-A14L15PT

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SPECIFICATIONS PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
Materials T G B

Busbars: ERICO
TELECOMMUNICATION
- 6mm (1/4Ó) thick Copper GROUND BAR
L P
DESIGNATION
- ASTM B187-C11000 T M G B
PIG TAIL LENGTH FT. (BLANK IF NONE)
- Electro-tin plated ERICO A=1 E=5 J=9 N = 16 S = 24 W = 32
TELECOMMUNICATION B=2 F=6 K = 10 P = 18 T = 26 X = 34
Insulators: MAIN GROUND BAR
DESIGNATION
C=3
D=4
G=7
H=8
L = 12
M = 14
Q = 20
R = 22
U = 28
V = 30
Y = 36
Z = 38
- Manufactured of rugged polyamide, an
environmentally friendly, halogen-free CONFIGURATION ERICO CABLE CODE (BLANK IF NONE)
A = INSULATOR & BRACKET
nylon material which is reinforced with C = NONE (BAR ONLY) 1K = #4 SOL 2Q = 4/0 CONC
glass fiber LENGTH
(ROUND UP TO
1T = #2 SOL TIN
2C = 1/0 CONC
2V = 250KCM CONC
3D = 350KCM CONC
- 51mm (2Ó) standoff height NEAREST INCH) NUMBER
OF PAIRS OF
2G = 2/0 CONC
2L = 3/0 CONC
3Q = 500KCM CONC
4L = 750KCM CONC
- Meet the requirements of UL 94 VO 5/16" HOLES
T = TINNED
for self-extinguishing materials (BLANK IF NONE)

Brackets:
- Type 304 Stainless Steel
- 3mm (1/8Ó) thick
Fasteners:
- Type 304 Stainless Steel

ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Size (in) Length (in) Pairs of Pairs of
5/16” Holes 7/16” Holes
TGB - A29L18PT 1/4 x 2 29 18 5
TGB - A25L14PT 1/4 x 2 24-1/2 14 5
TGB - A20L12PT 1/4 x 2 20 12 3
TGB - A18L10PT 1/4 x 2 17-3/4 10 3
TGB - A16L08PT 1/4 x 2 15-1/ 2 8 3
TGB - A14L06PT 1/4 x 2 13-1/4 6 3

TMGB - A29L41PT 1/4 x 4 29 41 5

TMGB - A25L33PT 1/4 x 4 24-1/2 33 5
TMGB - A20L27PT 1/4 x 4 20 27 3
TMGB - A18L23PT 1/4 x 4 17-3/4 23 3
TMGB - A16L19PT 1/4 x 4 15-1/2 19 3
TMGB - A14L15PT 1/4 x 4 13-1/2 15 3

TGB - SPLICEKIT Includes plates and fasteners for splicing two TGB busbars
TMGB - SPLICEKIT Includes plates and fasteners for splicing two TMGB busbars
Due to the ERICO philosophy of continuous product development,
specifications are subject to change without notice.

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